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Sunday, March 12, 2017

La Garenne-Lemot, Clisson, Loire-Atlantique, France

Wandering Around Cottage - March 2017 Edition

Do you remember that project I'm working on for the living-room? Well, it's not looking too hot... The quotes are high and what contractors show me doesn't match my vision at all. So I'll either have to give this project up or to make concessions, which is not my forte. If it were, I'd be married.

Last month, I took you to Clisson, this amazing town in Southern Brittany that used to be a medieval town - the old castle is still standing - but has been completely rebuilt in the 19th century to mimick a Tuscan town by three French architects and artists who had studied in Italy.

I did visit the exhibitions, which was last summer a collection of art work about fairy tales and myths. I was not allowed totake pictures of the exhibition, but I did take a few pictures inside so you could imagine how it was like to live in that Tuscan inpired home.

Some of the fireplaces were covered, I guess in order not to destract the attention from the exhibition. But, though I love everything about myths and fairy tales and enjoyed the art works, I was very willing to be distracted by the house.

I know it's frustrating. My bathroom is still setting there just like it was a month or so ago. I can't afford to pay anyone to finish it. So I'm waiting till I think I'm doing better walking to tackle it. It's really just cosmetic stuff for mine.Brenda

Hi...that place is spectacular..an isn't it funny how the wealthy call those homes a cottage..i sure would love to get there myself one day..if he did make concessions..i'd love to know what they may have been..an LOL be married..sorry your idea isn't being seen by the contractors..i don't think they like to do what they don't think seems right..happened to a friend..an when she insisted on it..the guy was so surprised at how much even he liked the end result..i hope you find someone that sees your vision an can get it done..for now i'll look forward to seeing what you've been painting..have a nice week..winter is back with a vengeance here..

One of my favorite things to do is wander through old southern mansions, French chateaus, or medieval castles. We have spent many hours on many trips doing this and with this post I realize it has been to long. What an interesting castle, even if it is rebuilt. I'd love to see the keeper's cottages! I happen to think cottage would love a terra cotta patio. I do hope you are able to persuade your contractor to "just do it" and get it the way you want! Keep Calm and don't give up! Thanks for the tour, have a wonderful week Magali.......

Good Monday Morning Magali. You are so right I would be comfy living in the smaller care taker cottages. What a gorgeous place so wander. Sorry about your vision on the living room not being what you want. Sometimes when you walk away from a project and give it some time you can come back and maybe see something else that will work. Have a great new week ahead.Kris

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I purchased an old fisherman's cottage that needs a complete makeover. Here I share renovation, decoration, inspiration, doubts and my everyday life in a house going under renovation while being lived in! Join me in the fun and the dust!